Blue Rapids, KS
Living in Blue Rapids
Bikeability
10
Walkability
38
Commute
90
Public Transit
12
Affordability
96
Public Safety
80
Airports
24
Hospitals
74
Colleges
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
+146 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
8%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
64%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian93%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate48%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
80%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector83%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$81k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$386
Median Monthly Rent
+$62 (2010–19)
70%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Utility gas82%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blue Rapids
United States45
Kansas56
Marshall County14
Property Crime in Blue Rapids
United States48
Kansas58
Marshall County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blue Rapids
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado26
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blue Rapids, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blue Rapids, KS
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
11 miles, N
St John's School
19 miles, NW
Linn Lutheran School
23 miles, W
Sts Peter & Paul School
34 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Blue Rapids, KS
Kansas State University
34 miles, S
Manhattan Christian College
34 miles, S
Doane University
67 miles, N
Washburn University
68 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blue Rapids, KS
Community Memorial Healthcare, Inc
12 miles, N
Hanover Hospital
19 miles, NW
Washington County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Community Hospital, Onaga and St Marys Campus
29 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Blue Rapids, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
37 miles, S
Salina Regional Airport
81 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
81 miles, N
Kansas City International Airport
107 miles, E